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1655-1657 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1933011 2 units · 3 fl · 1982

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1655-1657 10Th Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1982
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1982
Total area4,430 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1933011
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Lee Chak Wai & Amy L Rev Tr
Mailing address
Chak Wai & Amy L Lee 1657 10Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
092315

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1655 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1657 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1655-1657 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Lee Chak Wai & Amy L Rev Trust, was constructed in 1982 and consists of two units. The most notable recent renovation occurred in 2013-2014 when significant modifications were made to the first floor (garage level), including the addition of a bedroom and bathroom, along with utility upgrades such as electrical work for lighting, switches, receptacles, fans, and smoke detectors, plus plumbing installations for a new bathroom, laundry room, and wet bar. More recent maintenance work includes bathroom tile repairs in 2017.

The building has experienced recurring sewer-related issues, particularly between December 2014 and November 2015, with multiple documented sewage backup incidents occurring through a 4-inch sewer vent, though these were all resolved through PUC Sewer Operations interventions. The property has maintained its structure and systems fairly well since these issues were addressed, with no significant building code violations or safety concerns on record in recent years. The most recent incidents have been minor in nature, including some general street cleaning issues and a property damage report in 2023 that was transferred to PG&E. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, with the last major renovation occurring about ten years ago and no significant structural changes since then.

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Risk rating

How 1655-1657 10Th Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
82th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 269 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.4%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 11.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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